# Musical Expression Apps The Musations App Wants Teens to Express How They Feel Through Music By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musations-app References: [labs.musations](http://labs.musations.com/) & [musations](http://www.musations.com/) The recently launched Musations app is a playful platform encouraging teens to use music as a means of self-expression when words seem to fail them. Musation is a [social music app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meloday) that incorporates gamefied features and encourages [aspiring artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse) to share their developing skills. The Musations app has multiple features that make it stand out, like the ability to sample a clip from a favorite song, to engage friends in lip sync battles and a super handy lyrics search tool to help you figure out the trickier lyrics you might miss. To celebrate the launch of the Musations app, the Musations team partnered with a host of [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamselect) stars who created one-of-a-kind experiments that help adults remember what it was like to be a teenager, especially when it comes to struggling to find the right words. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Music-based Self-expression:** The Musations app exemplifies the trend of using music as a means of self-expression, particularly among teens. - **Gamified Social Music Apps:** The Musations app showcases the trend of incorporating gamified features into social music platforms, attracting aspiring artists. - **Collaborative User-generated Content:** The Musations app taps into the trend of collaborating with YouTube stars to create unique content that resonates with teens and adults alike. ### Where This Applies - **Music Streaming & Social Media:** The Musations app presents disruptive opportunities for the music streaming industry by combining social media elements and a focus on self-expression. - **Online Gaming & Entertainment:** The gamified features of the Musations app suggest potential disruptions in the online gaming and entertainment industry, as it attracts a user base beyond traditional gamers. - **Content Creation & Influencer Marketing:** The collaboration between Musations and YouTube stars represents a disruptive opportunity for the content creation and influencer marketing industry, bridging the gap between teenagers and adults. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Based Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritune.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Comprehensive Mood Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodset.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Custom Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirational-quotes1.md) - [Music Creation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-music.md) - [Kid-Safe Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidsafe-music.md) - [Musician-Connecting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandmatch.md)